Junior and senior students and their family members will be able to receive a number of resources and answers regarding college funding at Tuesday's Financial Aid Night.

“The financial aid system can be a pretty complex system to navigate,” said Ionia High School College Advisor Seth Anderson.

Because of this reason, he said he believes students and parents doubting the availability of financial aid or questioning how to receive aid will benefit by attending. In addition, he said the event will help break many of the myths regarding financial aid.

Anderson said the event will provide interested parties with “valuable planning tools,” including handouts, pamphlets and more regarding grants, scholarships, how to interpret financial aid awards and college loans.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) also will be discussed during a workshop designed to ease attendees into filing the document, which has gained a reputation for being tough to complete. Anderson said parents can bring their tax information and receive one-on-one help from Montcalm Community College Office of Financial Aid staff. The Pell Grant, which is included in the FAFSA, will also be discussed, he added.

The event is scheduled to take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Montcalm Community College Room 300 in the education center area connected with Ionia High School.

“It’s a good opportunity to break the myth of not being able to pay for college,” Anderson added.

He said parents or students with additional questions following Financial Aid Night can contact him at 616-527-0600 ext. 1043.